US Bridges

SR1526 over Ballahack Canal

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI S JCT SR1524 · Structure no. 000000000650078

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1526 over Ballahack Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1526 over Ballahack Canal in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1526
CrossesBallahack Canal
Location0.6 MI S JCT SR1524
RouteState Highway 1526
Coordinates35.8645, -77.4438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1526 over Ballahack Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1526 over Ballahack Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1526 over Ballahack Canal carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1526 over Ballahack Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1526 over Ballahack Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.